Associate Director, US Cardiovascular Commercialization Learning

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The Associate Director, US Cardiovascular Commercialization Learning is a headquarters position and reports into the Director of US CV Commercialization Learning and will work collaboratively across a fast-paced and complex matrix organization, which includes the Cardiovascular Commercialization Teams, WW Centre of Excellence, and Enterprise Learning Services to ensure that we deliver on our objective of demonstrating value to our customers. The Associate Director also works with external partners to understand industry trends, benchmark performance, and gather insights on the external environment.

We are looking for a learning leader. Someone who deeply understands the impact they have and can demonstrate that leadership working in a dynamic, fast paced business unit, while leading a large team. The creation, communication, and execution of the US Cardiovascular Strategic Learning Plan across our brands is a key deliverable. The Associate Director will also be responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a best-in-class training team and demonstrating excellence in cross-matrix communication and partnerships. 

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Hire, build and lead a high-performing US Cardiovascular Commercialization Learning Team that is a trusted and valued partner with Sales, Marketing, Medical, Legal, Regulatory and WWCL teams.

• Create, communicate, and execute a unified Team Vision, Objectives and Standards of Behavior.

• Ensure delivery of well thought out and commercially aligned US Cardiovascular Strategic Learning Plans for all prioritized brands and launch assets ensuring they are updated routinely according to evolving business needs.

• Oversee the design and delivery of learning programs leveraging innovative technology focused on Sales Force onboarding, capability building, knowledge sharing, and creating a sustainable learning ecosystem.

• Assess and analyze the effectiveness of assigned training programs and initiatives utilizing Kirkpatrick Model.

• Elevate team culture fostering connectivity, empowerment, diverse and inclusive learning and behaviors, and consistent talent development unique to the individual.

• Effectively navigate the matrix to develop and maintain strong relationships with other functional areas to drive alignment, consistency where appropriate, best practice sharing, and flawless implementation of all training activities.

• Streamline and align training delivery across brands to ensure consistent quality experience for learners.

• Develop and retain a high performing team of Learning Managers while building and maintaining a strong and diverse talent bench for future staffing needs.

• Synthesize and share input from all key stakeholders to identify and analyze trends and/or changes which will influence training and development now and, in the future.

• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge, expertise and insight in adult learning trends and best practices.

• Participate and/or lead strategic initiatives across WW and USCL in conjunction with the USCL Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years of experience delivering learning in biopharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment required. Cardiovascular experience a plus, particularly in heart arrhythmias or structural